The Mini Parasep SF fecal parasite concentrator (MPSFC) is a new modification of the closed concentration system, which can easily be adopted in any routine clinical pathology laboratory. Here we describe our experience with the system in diagnosing Opisthorchis viverrini. A total of 199 fecal samples was submitted for routine examination in the clinical pathology laboratory of Suranaree Univer...

The aim of this study was to evaluate different methods for Trichomonas vaginalis diagnosis during pregnancy in order to prevent maternal and perinatal complications. A total of 386 vaginal exudates from pregnant women were analyzed. T. vaginalis was investigated by 3 types of microscopic examinations direct wet mount with physiologic saline solution, prolonged May-Grunwald Giemsa (MGG) stainin...

Sharma P, et al. BMJ Case Rep 2017. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-222321 Description A 35-year-old woman presented to outpatients with a 1-week history of high-grade fever and generalised malaise. General and systemic examination was unremarkable. On evaluation, her complete haemogram was within normal limits; however peripheral smear revealed the presence of thread-like larval forms of filaria, belongi...

OBJECTIVE This study investigates the effects of Nd:YAG laser irradiation combined with different irrigation protocols on the marginal seal of root fillings. BACKGROUND DATA Limited information exists regarding the effects of morphologic changes to root canal (RC) walls after Nd:YAG laser irradiation after smear-layer removal with EDTA on the sealing ability of root fillings. METHODS The 75...

background: trichomoniasis is recognized as a major sexually transmitted disâ­ease (std) in the world and has the highest prevalence and incidence of std. the prevalence strongly is related to cultural and social norms in different socieâ­ties, in relation to sexual partnership, monogamy, or polygamy. our objective was to describe the frequency and natural history of infection and correlation o...

The primary goal of this study is to compare wet versus dry sampling methods for three different media, (Whatman 41 filter papers, GhostWipes, and SKC Smear Tabs), These media were selected because they are the most commonly used means for the collection of beryllium from contaminated surfaces within the DOE Complex. A range of known concentrations of beryllium was introduced onto a smooth nonp...

Figure 1. Diatoms in cytologic samples of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in A, C, D, F, G, J–L, bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in B, E, I, and a seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) in H. Wright–Giemsa stain.9100 objective (except F;920). (A) naviculoid benthic diatom; skin contamination of urine sediment; wet mount. (B) Nitzschia sp.; gastric fluid direct smear. (C) Navi...

BACKGROUND Metronidazole is drug of choice recommended by WHO for treatment of trichomoniasis, however, some reports claims drug resistance in Trichomonas vaginalis isolates recently. The objective of this study was to determine the minimum lethal concentration (MLC) of metronidazole in resistant and sensitive strains, as well as genetic patterns of these stains by PCR method. METHODS From Fe...

background: metronidazole is drug of choice recommended by who for treatment of trichomoniasis, however, some reports claims drug resistance in trichomonas vaginalis isolates recently. the objective of this study was to determine the minimum lethal concentration (mlc) of metronidazole in resistant and sensitive strains, as well as genetic patterns of these stains by pcr method. methods : from f...